Justin Trudeau officially sworn in as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister (PHOTOS)
It’s official. Justin Trudeau was sworn in as Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister Wednesday morning at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
Thousands of Canadians lined the long driveway and lawns outside Rideau Hall to catch a glimpse of the incoming prime minister and his cabinet, followed by watching the ceremony on giant screens setup outside.
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Earlier in the morning, outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially resigned from his long-held position in a meeting with the Governor General.
Following Trudeau’s swearing of oaths, the 30 members of his cabinet took their oaths, formally completing the process.
Following the swearing in ceremony, the prime minister will be hosting a Google Hangout with students from five schools across the country. Canadians can tune in and watch it live on YouTube starting at 10:30 a.m.
Statement by Prime Minister Trudeau following the swearing-in of the 29th Ministry:
“Canadians from all across this country sent a message that it is time for real change, and I am deeply honoured by the faith they have placed in my team and me. Canadians chose a positive and optimistic plan for the future, and we will immediately begin implementing our plan for a strong middle class.
Today we have the pleasure of introducing the team of extraordinary Canadians who will serve in the new Ministry. This strong, diverse, and experienced team will serve all Canadians, and for the first time in our country’s history, there will be an equal number of women and men around the Cabinet table.
Canadians expect to see their values and priorities reflected in their government, and we have listened closely to them. Canadians told us what kind of government they want, and we built the plan to make it happen.
We are committed to investing in our economy, strengthening the middle class, and helping those working hard to join it. We will invest in job creation and broad-based prosperity to ensure every Canadian has a real and fair chance to succeed.
We will shine more light on government to ensure it remains focused on the people it is meant to serve. Openness and transparency will be our constant companions, and we will work to restore Canadians’ trust in their government and in our democracy. We are committed to the highest ethical standards and applying the utmost care in the handling of public funds.
We will demonstrate national leadership and work with the provinces and territories to take real action on climate change and create the clean jobs of tomorrow.
We will further strengthen our great country with a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous Peoples, based on a recognition of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership. We will fulfil our sacred obligation to Canadian veterans and their families, who have given so much in service to our country. We are committed to both the security and safety of Canadians and the protection of their rights and freedoms. We will also reinvest in our cultural and creative industries and create an immigration system grounded in both compassion and economic opportunity.
Canada is strong not in spite of its diversity, but because of it, and we are committed to bringing new leadership and a new tone to Ottawa. We also made a commitment to pursue our goals with a renewed sense of collaboration. Most importantly, we will be a government that governs for all Canadians and brings Canadians together.
We will work tirelessly to honour the trust Canadians have given us, and together build an even better future for our children and grandchildren.”
Here are some photos from the ceremony and Canadians watching around the country:
The Trudeau family waits for Justin to arrive at Rideau hall Wednesday. #PM #ottnews #pm23 #Canada # pic.twitter.com/AqS14edQMf
— Tony Caldwell (@tonysunphoto) November 4, 2015
It’s official. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family, at Rideau Hall. #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/hbesAXSCcb — Braeden Caley (@braedencaley) November 4, 2015
#Canada PM arrived with baby in arms to become #PM23 pic.twitter.com/esAYl57IP5
— A Hussain (@arajpoot) November 4, 2015
Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau and cabinet arrive at Rideau Hall #PM23 #ottnews #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/GkxGUOvgR4 — Alison Sandor (@CFRA_Alison) November 4, 2015
Entire crowd sings “Oh Canada.” Pretty darn special to be here for this. #CBC #CBCNews #cdnpoli #pm23 #Canada pic.twitter.com/EGigdPw7O7
— Marie Morrissey (@CBCMarie) November 4, 2015
A beautiful day for a stroll on the grounds of Rideau Hall #swearingin #historyinthemaking #PM23 #Ottawa pic.twitter.com/rRfgvMpFvW — Amie Baker (@AmieBel) November 4, 2015
The Trudeau family arrive at Rideau hall Wednesday. #PM #ottnews #pm23 #Canada #JustinTrudeau pic.twitter.com/LHuFZmvdtQ
— Tony Caldwell (@tonysunphoto) November 4, 2015
#PM23 #SwearingIn pic.twitter.com/LXW0Rjadr5 — Shane Mackenzie (@ShaneMackenzie_) November 4, 2015
#PM23 #SwearingIn pic.twitter.com/OR80TaajzT
— Shane Mackenzie (@ShaneMackenzie_) November 4, 2015
#PM23 #SwearingIn pic.twitter.com/y6BkXUx5cv — Shane Mackenzie (@ShaneMackenzie_) November 4, 2015
It’s real. #pm23 pic.twitter.com/aOt2qzerZ0
— Rosemary Barton (@RosieBarton) November 4, 2015
What a strong team of Ministers ready to deliver #RealChange for Canadians. #Cdnpoli #PM23 pic.twitter.com/IGu3XdHeLN — Shane Mackenzie (@ShaneMackenzie_) November 4, 2015
Félicitations @JustinTrudeau, le nouveau Premier ministre du Canada. #PM23 https://t.co/H9e3K3MEwp pic.twitter.com/oGE6uEOf1P
— Canada à Boston (@CGCanBoston) November 4, 2015
Our new PM knows how to use social media! #PM23 https://t.co/2jA1rq3ake pic.twitter.com/J7Rz2jTe3m — Colin (@perogie) November 4, 2015
Can anyone think of a word to use for our new Minister of Defence? Anyone? #PM23 pic.twitter.com/FJpNb1W35j
— James Wattie (@jameswattie) November 4, 2015
Some of our @FloradalePS gr5 Ss came @ lunch to catch the @CBCNews live feed of @JustinTrudeau being sworn in #PM23 pic.twitter.com/8aGrDyPKst — Magdalena Front (@MsMagFront) November 4, 2015
The Trudeau cabinet walk, then and now. Can we call this squad 2.0? #squadgoals #PM23 pic.twitter.com/O1LW3PM9g5
— Arielle Piat-Sauvé (@arielleps) November 4, 2015
One by one ministers-designate are taking oaths to join the Cabinet. #PM23 pic.twitter.com/8zgEOfXQhA — OSGG / BSGG (@RideauHall) November 4, 2015
Our new Canadian Defense Minister . Harjit Sajjan. 3 tours in Afghanistan. Nice to see a warrior at the helm. #PM23 pic.twitter.com/rkFN9dfeu8
— Ken Mist (@eyeno) November 4, 2015
Meeting the crowd outside of Rideau Hall with PM @JustinTrudeau #cdnpoli #ottawa pic.twitter.com/90IveQUJI0 — Adam Scotti (@AdamScotti) November 4, 2015